PlayhouseSquare plans May lighting of world's largest outdoor chandelier

This spring, PlayhouseSquare Foundation will unveil the “GE Chandelier,” which it says will be the world's largest, permanent outdoor chandelier.

The foundation said the 20-foot-tall chandelier produced by GE Lighting will be the most unique element of the PlayhouseSquare neighborhood transformation plan and will grace the intersection of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street.

“We are so fortunate to have the founder of lighting right here in Cleveland and we are so pleased that they have agreed to be such an important part of our transformation,” said Art J. Falco, PlayhouseSquare president and CEO. “GE's lighting solutions are just what we need to create the beautiful, glowing ambience that we want, while at the same time remaining conscious of energy efficiency.”

GE Lighting president and CEO Maryrose Sylvester said the company is “proud to be the exclusive sponsor of PlayhouseSquare's iconic chandelier and also play a significant role in lighting the theater district with innovative, energy-efficient LED lighting.

PlayhouseSquare has set May 2 as the date for the lighting of the GE Chandelier and other design features the organization has commissioned to bring the beauty of its historic theaters outdoor. The May 2nd event will include a gala benefit and community celebration.

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